What Degree of Scoliosis Requires Surgery? Explained
What Degree of Scoliosis Requires Surgery? Explained
Not all cases of scoliosis require surgery; many are responsive to nonsurgical treatment, and while there are never treatment guarantees, …

Not all cases of scoliosis require surgery; many are responsive to nonsurgical treatment, and while there are never treatment guarantees, …
Scoliosis progression is triggered by growth spurts, so adolescents are the most at risk for rapid advancement. The key to …
Adult scoliosis can be pre-existing from adolescence, or develop in later adulthood with no prior history. Degenerative scoliosis is caused …
Although scoliosis is most often diagnosed during adolescence, scoliosis can also develop later in life. Once skeletal maturity is reached, …
Diagnosing scoliosis early means while it’s still mild, and while there are no treatment guarantees, early detection and intervention are …
Long trips can be a little difficult for brace wearers, especially if sitting for hours at a time. Here are …
Wearing a scoliosis brace is an important step in your journey, and it doesn’t mean sacrificing your personal style. In …
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Yes, scoliosis exists in adults, but with the ageing population it’s likely to become even more prevalent …
A recent case series, co-authored by ScoliCare’s Chief of Research and Communications, Rose Mirenzi, along with Nora-Lee Doueihi, Juan du …
A body’s balance and stability is based on many factors, including its symmetry and alignment. Given the importance of the …
Nature favors symmetry, so a disruption to the body’s overall symmetry, including leg length, may be problematic. It’s important to …
Scoliosis is progressive, but it can be highly treatable. The best way to manage scoliosis and its symptoms is to …
No two cases of scoliosis are the same, which is why it’s crucial that treatment plans are individualized. The process …
Scoliosis bracing has been used in scoliosis treatment for centuries, and while the concept of bracing isn’t new, we’ve learned …
When it comes to scoliosis treatment, it’s important that patients and their families are informed. Scoliosis can change quickly, but …
As a progressive condition, the nature of scoliosis is to become more severe over time and with growth, but rates …
Any type of sport or exercise needs to be deemed appropriate by a scoliosis patient’s treatment provider. People with scoliosis …
Being diagnosed with a progressive spinal condition can feel overwhelming, and this is the time for patients, and their families, …
Scoliosis affects children and adults differently, especially in the context of pain and progression. Adults over the age of 65 …
It’s natural for parents of children recently diagnosed to ask what caused the development of their child’s scoliosis, and while …
What patients need to understand about severe scoliosis is that it doesn’t start that way; as a progressive condition, scoliosis …
The spine’s healthy curves are key to its overall health and function, and the spine has three main sections including …
Scoliosis ranges in severity from mild to moderate and severe; it’s important to understand the different scoliosis severity levels because, …
The most important thing to understand about mild scoliosis is that in most cases, proactive treatment efforts have to be …